2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 860 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Corvette | Continental |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3230 mm |